UFC veteran Mike Perry stirred controversy with his prediction that Dricus du Plessis would defeat Khamzat Chimaev in a potential UFC middleweight title fight. Fans were quick to attack Mike Perry on social media, the UFC veteran fired back at their comments.
Mike Perry Defends Bold Prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev Amid Fan Backlash
Mike Perry highlighted du Plessis’ physical attributes and mental toughness as key factors in his hypothetical victory over Chimaev.In an interview with Helen Yee, Perry acknowledged Chimaev’s dominance in the UFC but suggested that du Plessis’ size and confidence could give him the edge.
He also speculated that Chimaev’s team might avoid the matchup unless they were confident in securing a win. “I think DDP is big and strong and scary… Chimaev lets us think he’s not as smart as he is. He has game plans,” Perry said. He added, “I don’t see Khamzat taking a fight that he doesn’t see himself having the ability to win.”
Perry’s comments quickly ignited backlash from fans, many of whom took to social media to criticize his stance. The debate intensified under an Instagram post, where fans expressed their disapproval of Perry’s prediction. In response, Perry fired back at his critics, calling them “butthurt losers” and telling them to “get their facts straight.”
The exchange comes amid growing anticipation for a potential clash between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis recently defended his middleweight title against Sean Strickland at UFC 312.
At the post-fight press conference, the South African fighter expressed interest in facing Chimaev next. While no official announcement has been made regarding the matchup, the ongoing discussions have added fuel to the excitement surrounding this potential showdown.
